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White papersA 360° view of global real estate
Access the full spectrum of today’s commercial real estate investment opportunities with Principal Real Estate Investors. We provide the reach, research, and returns you need to meet your investment goals.
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White papersA compelling case for real estate development
In a world fueled by easy monetary policy, commercial real estate has held its own compared with other asset classes.
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White papersUK Real Estate Outlook - Edition 2H19
As the retail correction has fully taken hold, total returns from UK commercial property have slowed markedly delivering just 0.85% in 1H19, based on the quarterly MSCI Index. Outside the retail sector, occupational markets are generally holding up quite well, however investment markets remain very subdued as political uncertainty deters activity. We may see a bounce-back in investor demand should a deal be reached with the EU, but the recent change of Prime Minister and confrontational rhetoric which followed has made that outcome increasingly unlikely.
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White papersTransformative tech hubs
The U.S. tech industry is rapidly transforming communities across cities nationwide. The sector is a major force in the national economy, now ranking third of all major industries in gross domestic product at 10.2% of economic output.
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White papersThe rise of the sun belt
The ongoing and rapid growth in the U.S. Sun Belt has been an extraordinary boon to commercial real estate investors. The region stretches across eighteen states in the Southeast and Southwest and includes seven of the ten largest U.S. cities, as well as many mid-size metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs).The Sun Belt now holds about 50% of the national population (326 million), which is expected to rise to about 55% by 2030. Over the past decade, the region accounted for 75% of total U.S. population growth (15 out of the total 21 million).
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White papersIs now the right time to invest in CRE debt in Australia?
Based in Sydney, Martin Priestley is the Head of Debt, Asia Pacific, overseeing the origination, portfolio management and business development activities for Nuveen Real Estate across Australia and the broader Asia Pacific region. Here, Martin gives his view on why now is the right time for investors to engage in commercial real estate (CRE) debt in Australia.
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White papersInvestment Outlook: Lower rates: boon or bane for real estate?
Slowing growth and rising risks have – or will – drive looser regional monetary policy Strong near-term support to real estate values on lower for longer policy rate Increasing dislocation and divergence in market performance on uneven regional outlook Longer-term asset bubble risks in fundamentally weak markets Focus on ...
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White papersUK Real Estate Market Outlook - August 2019
Despite the ongoing Brexit-related uncertainty and political upheaval, we expect property income streams to remain mostly resilient. Occupiers are still taking a ‘business as usual’ approach and, while cautious, investors continue to pile into alternatives over mainstream property.
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White papersSustaining the expansion – the Fed cut and what it means for real estate
After weeks of anticipation, speculation and growing confidence on monetary easing, the Federal Reserve (Fed) cut its benchmark short-term interest rate by 25 bps at its July meeting.
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White papersRe-imagining partnerships in infrastructure finance
While the shape of the UK’s future relationship with its European neighbours is still unclear, the question of how to finance infrastructure fit for the 21st century is equally pressing, argues Darryl Murphy.
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White papersEconomic and Property Overview: Q2 2019
There is growing evidence to suggest that the UK economy slowed in the second quarter, the ONS recorded a 0.3%m/m rise in GDP in May, which partially reversed the 0.4%m/m contraction in April. The upturn in the monthly rate was driven by a recovery in car production which declined by 45% in April after factories temporarily shut down production around the original Brexit date.
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White papersCommercial & multifamily mortgage loan investments: An integral part of a fixed income asset allocation strategy
In an era of low returns and high financial market volatility, core commercial and multifamily mortgage loan investments provide fixed income investors an appealing mix of strong relative value, low credit risk, and diversification benefits within a larger fixed income portfolio.
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White papersPrivate Real Estate Debt
The potential for enhanced risk-adjusted returns late in the cycle
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White papersResponsible Property in action: Centropolis Towers
The Centropolis case study highlights a large APAC deal which reflects high environmental standards, including innovative use of geothermal heat pumps. The 134,399 sq m mixed-use development has been awarded LEED Gold certification and provides one of most highly specified prime office buildings in Seoul, South Korea.
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White papersESG and real assets: A matter of balance
Assessing ESG risks within real asset investments is far from straightforward. Mark Versey and Stanley Kwong use five case studies to illustrate the balance of ESG risk factors that affects investment decision-making, beyond simply trying to be ‘green’.
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White papersShaping real assets to create a sustainable future
Growing recognition of the ability to use ESG credentials to lower risk and capture value, and meet the rising expectation from occupiers, was conveyed in a global property investor survey by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). It found that 90% of respondents planned to further analyse ESG fundamentals over the next 12 months.
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White papersSector series: Impact of demographic dynamics on the multifamily landscape
Of the main property sectors, multifamily remains highly sought after by investors. Fundamentals are currently healthy with vacancy rates in equilibrium. Rent growth is tracking well ahead of broader inflation.
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White papersESG in Real Estate: Why affordable urban housing can be an attractive long-term investment strategy
In recent years, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles have increasingly taken centre stage in the commercial real estate investment world. This trend has been driven just as much by investors and occupiers looking to improve outcomes as by regulators seeking to set the agenda.
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Top 10 with… Interview with Benoit Delaby on Real Estate Customized Mandates
The growing appetite for real estate among Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) investors has grown intensely over the last decade. In the midst of a changing market, the Real Estate Customized Mandates (RE-CM) business is creating tailor-made investment solutions in real estate for private clients. Benoit Delaby, Head of RE-CM, explains to us how.
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Real Estate Summary US Real Estate - Edition 2, 2019: Demand remains strong and spreads reversed somewhat in early 2019
US real estate investors are entering year four of a period of relative calm, income-driven performance. Demand is strong. Supply should be monitored closely. Capital flows are supportive but not excessive, even as spreads show signs of easing.
